First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 April 2047 · 16:11 local in London
2047-04-03 15:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:11 local time in London on 3 April. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
2047
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (45°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 16:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
03:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2047
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Wed, Wed 10 Apr · Moon -48°
Apr 2047
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Wed, Wed 17 Apr · Moon 9°
Apr 2047
25
New Moon
Not visible05:40 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 3°
May 2047
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:26 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon -15°